Admission Requirements

Foothill has an open-door admission policy for all high-school graduates and non-graduates who are 18 years of age or older.

Dual Enrollment for High School Students

Students enrolled in the freshman through senior years of high school may attend Foothill
College with written parental and school permission. Parental and school permission
forms are available online.

Special Admission Programs

Special admission procedures, such as additional testing and application forms, are
required for admission to several career programs. Some of these programs begin only
in the fall quarter. You must complete all special admission requirements in the preceding
spring quarter.

Residency Requirements

Eligible Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders

Education Code section 68075.6 grants an immediate nonresident tuition fee exemption
to eligible Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and refugee students who settled
in California upon entering into the United States.

This exemption is granted for one year from the date the student settled in California
upon entering the United States.

The exemption applies to the following:

Iragi citizens or nationals (and their spouses and children) who were employed by
or on behalf of the United States Government in Iraq (Pub.L. No. 110-181 § 1244)

Afghan and Iraqi translators (and their spouses and children) who worked directly
with the United States Armed Forces (Pub.L. No. 109-163, § 1059)

Afghanistan nationals who were employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government or
in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan (Pub.L. No.
111-8, § 602)

Refugee students admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the
United States Code

Out-of-State Students

If you are an out-of-state student, you are considered a non-resident until you have
satisfied current California residency requirements. This rule applies to visa-holding
non-citizens eligible to establish residency. Non-resident tuition is required of
all students in this category.

Students who currently reside in any of the following states may not be able to enroll
in courses at Foothill College. Please contact A&R (650) 949-7325 or use the A&R Help Form to determine if you will be allowed to enroll.

States with enrollment exceptions

Alabama

Arkansas

Georgia

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

New Mexico

New York

Washington DC

International Students with F-1 Visa

If you are an international student with an F-1 Visa, you may be eligible for admission
only if you have completed the required special admission procedures. To request an
International Student Application Packet, call the International Student Admissions Office at 650.949.7293.

Applying for Admission

If you are a new or former student, you must submit the Application for Admission
by the quarterly deadline. We encourage you to complete the application, complete
the assessment process and submit necessary transcripts as early as possible.

Students transferring to Foothill from another college are advised to submit transcripts
from high schools and colleges previously attended.

International students who hold F1 visas may attend Foothill College and should access
application information and additional resources at the International Students Webpage.

Foothill College uses the Open CCC Apply California Community College Statewide Application.
View the Foothill College Open CCC Apply application. For more information about the
Open CCC Apply application please contact the Admissions Office at 650-949-7325.

If you are an AB540 student, please access the AB540 registration steps, forms and
guidelines for using the application.

Enrolled Student Classification

You are a matriculated student if you have filed an Application for Admission, enrolled
at Foothill and have done one of the following:

Submitted high school and other transcripts;

Met with a Foothill College counselor, counseling associate or career advisor to examine
educational opportunities;

Announced an intention to study for a degree or certificate;

Begun a series of introductory, general education or special courses; or

Begun a series of special courses leading to a certificate or degree.

Freshmen: Students with fewer than 45 units of college credit.Sophomores: Students who have completed 45 or more units of college credit and have
not received a degree.Full-Time Students: Students carrying 12 or more units.

Open Course Policy

It is the policy of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District that, unless specifically
exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section or class reported
for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open
to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college
and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to regulations contained
in California Administrative Code Title V commencing with Section 55200.

Exceptions to Admissions & Registration Policies

To request an exception to a published policy, you must file an exception petition
(PDF). This form is available online or in the Admissions & Records Offices on either
campus.